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    Reproduction Scopes

    So I really want to replace my vintage K3 with a more appropriate scope on my repro (T). I know the reproduction scopes have a mixed reputation for quality but as I look it appears that most of this has to do with how robust they are. I have no intention of blowing any of my scopes up or banging them around. All I'm really worried about is if they will hold zero and can absorb the punishment of a standard trip to the range or to the deer stand.

    So, for those who have them, how do the reproductions No32 scopes hold up and maintain zero? Is there any particular dealer you would recommend?
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    Quote Originally Posted by amadeus76 View Post
    So I really want to replace my vintage K3 with a more appropriate scope on my repro (T). I know the reproduction scopes have a mixed reputation for quality but as I look it appears that most of this has to do with how robust they are. I have no intention of blowing any of my scopes up or banging them around. All I'm really worried about is if they will hold zero and can absorb the punishment of a standard trip to the range or to the deer stand.

    So, for those who have them, how do the reproductions No32 scopes hold up and maintain zero? Is there any particular dealer you would recommend?

    Until someone with actual experience comes along …………………….

    I have read that they rarely hold zero unless sent off to be re-built by the likes of Warren ('Wheaty' on this forum).
    Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...

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    If you live in the United Statesicon, you would buy the numrich one, which is the cheapest, and check it by Warren in Canadaicon. For other cases, I think that the best option is the Chinese RSM MK2 and the new MK3 from RSM, which are the only reproductions with 1 moa x click (all others are 2moa )

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    I've just received one of the repro RSM Mk.3 scopes and not had a chance to tear it apart.
    Hopefully, later this week I will be able to report on it, so stay tuned.
    I can see a few things that might be tarted up a bit, but will wait until I completely tear it down before commenting.

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    I recently bought one from Numrich and I am sending it back as the reticle is canted a few degrees off which is very noticeable to me. I don't know if this was an unlucky defect or if they are generally expected to be made this poorly. I can't speak for it holding zero as I never had a chance to shoot with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HeyGhost View Post
    I recently bought one from Numrich and I am sending it back as the reticle is canted a few degrees off which is very noticeable to me. I don't know if this was an unlucky defect or if they are generally expected to be made this poorly. I can't speak for it holding zero as I never had a chance to shoot with it.
    WE addressed this problem As being your after market scope mount, if you had a original scope installed in your mount the post will be canted . I have the same Gun Parts scope and when installed in one of my original No. 4 Mk. I snipers the post is not canted . When I place the scope from the original sniper in the after market mount the post is canted . It can be fixed with out too much work on the mount . Gun Parts scope is , at lest the one I received, is of excellent quality and workmanship .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Warren View Post
    I've just received one of the repro RSM Mk.3 scopes and not had a chance to tear it apart.
    Hopefully, later this week I will be able to report on it, so stay tuned.
    I can see a few things that might be tarted up a bit, but will wait until I completely tear it down before commenting.
    Thanks Warren I hope their scope is worth the $600.00 with shipping .

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    Quote Originally Posted by tr63 View Post
    WE addressed this problem As being your after market scope mount, if you had a original scope installed in your mount the post will be canted . I have the same Gun Parts scope and when installed in one of my original No. 4 Mk. I snipers the post is not canted . When I place the scope from the original sniper in the after market mount the post is canted . It can be fixed with out too much work on the mount . Gun Parts scope is , at lest the one I received, is of excellent quality and workmanship .
    I'm still not 100% convinced this is the case with mine. When holding the scope up by hand I can see the bottom alignment screw is not aligned with the vertical post of the reticle. I can only assume that it should be. I have some new items coming in the mail that will allow me to test this. I'll give some additional feedback when it arrives.

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    I have a couple of original No32s and the cousins as well as an RMS Mk2. My rms was fitted by a good gun smith, to a No4. A couple of thousand rounds in and it is holding zero and shooting well.
    Exterior finish isn’t great, but it is working well. I continue to be very pleased with the purchase.

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